NONE · PZL-Bielsko JANTAR 2A · 2000-04-22 · HOOD RIVER, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA00LA077
Event ID
20001212X20927
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-22
Location
HOOD RIVER, OR, USA
Coordinates
45.610633, -121.580574
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
PZL-Bielsko
Model
JANTAR 2A
Registration
N272AS
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control hazards, and long grass present on the runway surface.